About 80% of the Dakar cars run BFG MTs, the rest on XZLs although I did see one on ATs
XZYs have now upgraded to 14 ply steel radial (at least the ones I found in France) and are almost eternal.
I blew out two running soft trying to follow a guide over dunes in Mori. Metal (in the plies) fatigues quicker than nylon so go slowly when they're let down.
I'm also perfectly happy with a pair of Bridgestone Muds that I bought in the factory shop in Bethune (pretty much on the way if you cross at Calais) at 30% discount.
The Cooper Discoverys and also General Grabbers have done the job for others.
I'm pining more than opining at the moment...
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